Reviews - Pica-Pau
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9.4/10
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9.5
The food was delicious, it was ful of people so the service delay a litle, but nothing that could cause problem, and they were very nice.
10
Traditional portuguese cuisine. Away from other crowded turisty places. Mainly locals. Tasty and really yummy food. The bacalao bras was super tasty.
10
This is my second time here and again, the service was excellent and friendly. Food, of course, was wonderful. Planning on bringing my series of guests over.
10
+2The food is excellent and really not very expensive. Deep fried Piglet fritters Appetizer is really delicious (I dipped it in the meat sauce that comes with the bread and olives, but don’t tell the traditionalist) Pumpkin soup is amazing (again don’t tell the snobby conservatives but wipe that bowl clean with the bread) Pork Ribs with Peas and Poached Egg/ very tasty and tender pork on the bone, firm peas / great sauce (nonchalantly eat the pork off the bone if you have to) The pork cheek entree is exceptionally good and very unique. Highly recommend. Nut cake Morgade Do Busdaco KILLER GREAT. The bathrooms are really unique and clean. Staff is attentive. Cool facilities The vibe is casual, very friendly and efficient. Order more than you think you need, you will LOVE it so much.
10
Good food, nice place, excellent service. We were recomended Pica-Pau and that's true, a nice restaurant when coming to Lisbon.
9.0
If you want a true taste of Portugal, this spot delivers big time. No fuss, no over‑styling — just honest, consistent, beautifully crafted Portuguese food. The location is cool, the energy is lively, and the service is fast, friendly, and on point. A must‑try in Principe Real.
10
+1Service was impecable and food was superb.
10
Second time here and love the food, service and atmosphere.
10
The food and wine were amazing! Great garlic prawns, with their lovely Mafra bread, and really good cornbread cod! The standout was the service though! So good! Thank you!
10
Fantastic, personable service!
10
Unforgettable Portuguese experience
9.0
Good food, not too imaginative, perfect sound-isolating decoration, making conversation possible and extremely nice service.
10
Me and my husband had an absolutely wonderful experience at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The ambiance was cozy yet elegant — perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.
10
Food was great! the bread was sooo good!! Wine was delicious and the servers were super kind!
9.5
Such a fantastic evening. By far a memorable experience! Will be back and back again! Thanks for such an amazing meal!
10
Fantastic and authentic Portuguese cuisines.
10
Special dishes from the beginning to the end. We tried 3 different "petiscos": tomato salad, pulpo salad and pastel de bacalhau. For the main dish, duck rice. The orange touch made it superb
8.0
Good meal good stay
9.5
Amazing place to eat Portuguese food :) everything is delicious
10
I’ve never left this place without feeling that I’ve got the best food, service and ambience. It’s probably my favourite nowadays by far.
10
Great food and very intimate and romantic scene. Will definitely go back next time I’m in Lisbon!
10
Our server Andre C took very good care of us, and we were fortunate to meet Chef Luis on our way out. We enjoyed the shrimp Açorda, and shared a bottle of Quinta red blend wine. Everyone was very gracious and a very pleasant experience at Pica Pau regardless of the 4.7 earthquake that happen to take place at the time.
10
Great portuguese food
10
Excellent foot and service. The waiter was knowledgeable about the food and was able to guide us. The cured chorizo and green beans were particularly excellent. We also had the prawns and the skewers. Some bits were slightly heavy on the salt for my tastes but that is a personal preference I feel.
8.5
really lovely and attentive service, bright clean and fresh location, but definitely priced for foreign tourists!
10
The food was delicious and the staff were lovely.
10
warming place with delicious food! staff is nice too
8.0
Very very nice little restaurant! Food is very tasty! Service is very friendly! A must comeback!
6.5
Yes. But the service was a bit pushy. Not as lisboner as the food.
9.5
Amazing food and service. The only negatives are the music being too loud to the point the waitress wasn’t hearing me compliment the food and the air con being too high.
10
Absolutely a hidden gem with several traditional plates. Service was very good and the quality of the food was beyond. Highly recommend!
Pica-PauDear Gio, Thank you for taking the time tin sharing with us the comments of your recent visit to Pica-Pau. We are pleased to learn that our dishes exceeded your expectations. Indeed we follow the rules of the portuguese tradition, where the everyday food takes us back to our childhood memories. Thank you for recommend our Restaurant. We are looking forward to serving you again, giving you the opportunity to try more dishes from our menu. Best regards, Pica-Pau.
10
Always a win. Love this place :)
Pica-PauDear David Higuera, Greetings from Pica-Pau! Thank you for taking the time in sharing with us your recent visit to our Restaurant. We are grateful to learn that you really loved your last experience. We are looking forward to serving you again in the near future. Best regards, Pica-Pau.
10
A memorable lunch, excellent service and choice of wine. We tried various dishes to share, plus all the bacalhau dishes on the main menu. Hard to tell what was best, everything was delicious. Will return!
8.5
Delicious food and friendly efficient service
Pica-PauHello Elaine Crittenden , we greatly appreciate your visit and your feedback. We are very grateful for your appreciation of our restaurant and our gastronomic proposal. We work to provide all our visitors with a complete and enticing gastronomic experience, so it is very gratifying to see this dedication recognized. We hope you visit us again for an equally or even more satisfying experience. Best regards,
10
It’s authentic southern Portuguese cuisine that one sometimes craves for. Love their octopus salad
10
A nice place with excellent food and correct price
Pica-PauHello Jose Paula, we greatly appreciate your visit and your feedback. We are very grateful for your appreciation of our restaurant and our gastronomic proposal. We work to provide all our visitors with a complete and enticing gastronomic experience, so it is very gratifying to see this dedication recognized. We hope you visit us again for an equally or even more satisfying experience. Best regards,
10
Small and cozy, fantastic food, excellent service.
Pica-PauHello Natasha Banerjee, we really appreciate your visit and your feedback. We are very grateful for your appreciation of our restaurant and our gastronomic proposal. We work to provide everyone who visits us with a complete and attractive gastronomic experience, so it is very gratifying to see this dedication recognized. We hope that you will visit us again for an equal or more satisfying experience. Best regards,
10
Excellent food, fantastic service. I would highly recommend and would definitely go back.
9.5
Stylish and good quality food with reasonable price. highly recommended,
Pica-PauDear Oliver Imaizumi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stylish ambiance and the good quality food at our restaurant. Providing a memorable dining experience at a reasonable price is always our goal, and we're delighted that we could meet your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards,
10
Very nice and authentic Portuguese cuisine.
Pica-PauDear Julio Lebrun, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our authentic Portuguese cuisine. It is always our goal to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience that reflects the rich culinary heritage of Portugal. We appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon for another delicious meal. Best regards,
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